Functional Consultant Lead - US Shift - Ahmedabad/Pune/Remote

Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & Manufacturing:

This is an amazing opportunity to work within one of the fastest growing Managed Services Providers. We are a company with a heart and soul dedicated to the ongoing success and growth of our employees and continued business success of the customers we support. We foster a fun and connected environment with employee benefits extending beyond general compensation and into company sponsored events and an invested culture of learning.The Lead Functional Consultant, SCM & Manufacturing, is responsible for leading the end-to-end project lifecycle, from project conception to successful implementation, specifically focusing on Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Manufacturing solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics AX/ F&SCM, strong leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate and manage both functional teams and project scope effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gap Fit Analysis: Conduct thorough Gap Fit Analysis to identify areas where existing solutions meet or fall short of business requirements.
• Project Scoping and Strategic Planning: Participate in project scoping sessions and contribute to the strategic planning of system solutions that align with client objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Meet with decision-makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operational requirements, ensuring that system goals are clearly understood and documented.
• Solution Design Validation: Confirm that specific solutions meet the overall functional Solution Designs, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Functional Team Leadership: Lead the functional team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that project deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Collaboration with Project Team: Work closely with the onsite Project Team and Project Manager to ensure that project timelines are met and that any issues are promptly addressed.
• Data Migration Strategy Development: Develop data migration strategies for AX/F&SCM SCM & Advanced WMS, and AX/F&SCM Manufacturing WMS, using Microsoft recommended tools and frameworks.
• Requirement Documentation: Collaborate with clients and functional teams to create and review comprehensive requirements documents.
• Solution Design: Work closely with functional teams on gap fit documents and help design both functional and technical solutions that are optimal for the project.
• Presales and Customer Assessments: Participate in presales activities, customer assessments, and the development of proposals to support business development efforts.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior functional resources on the team, providing guidance and support to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively to projects.
• Practice Competency Development: Contribute to the development of practice competencies through active participation and knowledge sharing.
• This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities required of the employee in this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, equivalent years of experience in functional consulting, particularly with Microsoft Dynamics AX/F&SCM, may be considered. The ratio is 1:1, meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience, and vice versa.
• Dynamics AX/F&SCM certifications are highly desired.

Experience

• Customarily has at least 8 years of hands-on software implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, preferably with version 2012 R1, R2, R3, and/or AX7/Dynamics365.
• Customarily has managed at least five full lifecycle Dynamics AX implementations.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX/F&SCM in Manufacturing and Distribution implementations is required.
• Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Sure Step implementation methodology, as well as in LCS and CRP.
• Proven track record and experience in a Dynamics AX/F&SCM consulting role